That's why there's no point in merely spectating because then it just passes you by, like watching people shopping.
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That application is for additional playing and coaching facilities, so it is as much about participation as about spectating.
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He did notspectateon that occasion: he dictated.
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Disabled people should have the opportunity not just to participate but tospectate.
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The debate should be taken seriously by all those participating and spectating.
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They would like us spectating rather than influencing.
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Reference has already been made to the use of closed-circuit television, to the segregation of supporters, to the encouragement of families tospectateand to closer integration with the community.
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There are multiplayer lobbies, with online play, as well as the ability tospectatematches while waiting to play.
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Players may also enter an underground fighting tournament; where they can eitherspectateor compete in fights.
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Many danced for long hours and other partygoers only spectated the plentiful dance battles that occurred.
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Spectators at observed sections are welcome, but those spectating are asked to park sensibly at or near sections.
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Players are able tospectatethese matches as well as training matches.
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Players can request challenges while others are able tospectateand chat.
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Due to the extreme distances, inaccessibility of the route, lack of television coverage and small number of participants, spectating is impractical.
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Finally, the player may instead allow up to four computer opponents to play against each other andspectatefreely on their progress.
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